Postdoctoral Impact Fellow in Social Science (SWEEP)
Social Sciences and Social Care,Social Policy,Anthropology,Human and Social Geography
Short info about job
Company: University of Exeter
Department: University of Exeter Business School
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1291 3289276
Fax: +44-1353 4353576
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Detail information about job Postdoctoral Impact Fellow in Social Science (SWEEP). Terms and conditions vacancy
We are looking to appoint a 1-year post, available from 1 November 2017.
The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university that combines world-class research with very high levels of student satisfaction. Exeter has over 21,000 students from more than 130 different countries and is in the top 1% of universities in the world with 98% of its research rated as being of international quality. Our research focuses on some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today.
Applications are invited for a social scientist with experience of engaging with farmers to work full time as a Postdoctoral SWEEP Impact Fellow on the project ‘Decision support for the 25 Year Environment Plan: The North Devon Biosphere and Pioneer’.
The successful candidates will engage with a variety of stakeholders to improve the understanding of North Devon’s beneficiaries of natural capital, the role of natural capital in the future of farm business models, and the barriers to change. The project will deliver impact in three key areas:
- Mechanisms to future proof farm businesses - working with farmers and stakeholders to integrate ecological understanding with future farm business models including their woodlands and information on public preferences, the project will explore potential post-Brexit farm business approaches to provide sustainable incomes for farmers across a range of farming sectors.
- Boosting the woodland economy, working with the North Devon Biosphere Partnership in support of its Woodland Enterprise Zone and provide essential tools and approaches to support its progress.
- Integration of the work on woodlands and farming with inputs from wider SWEEP activities to understand the implications and opportunities for improving water quality and reducing productivity losses. Co-ordination between terrestrial, estuarine, and marine stakeholders to reduce nutrient and pesticide run-off from agricultural land use, to promote a shared understanding of the relationship between terrestrial and marine environments.
The successful applicant will be about to complete their PhD (or equivalent qualifications/experience, if appointed on Grade E), or have completed a PhD (or equivalent qualifications/experience, if appointed on Grade F) that provides them with a solid grounding in relevant academic skills.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification document please click here.
From £28,936 - £33,518 on Grade E or from £34,520 - £38,833 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.
For further information please contact Dr Amy Binner, e-mail [email protected].
The College is working towards department Silver Athena SWAN awards as a commitment to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects: science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.
The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.